Assistant Director - Fund

About PalmPay

PalmPay is a leading neobank and fintech platform scaling financial inclusion across emerging markets. With over 40 million users, we are building a digital financial ecosystem that empowers individuals and businesses through accessible, easy-to-use, and rewarding financial services.

Operating in Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and the Philippines, PalmPay has been recognised by CNBC as one of the Top 300 Global Fintech Companies and ranked #2 overall and #1 in financial services on the Financial Times’ Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies 2025 list.

Role Overview

As the head of the company's treasury operations in the Pakistan market, you will comprehensively lead local financing strategies and collaborations with financial institutions. You will possess strategic thinking and strong external representation skills, becoming a key contact person for the company's local capital markets. You will be responsible for deeply integrating resources from banks, investment institutions, family offices, etc., to promote the expansion and implementation of the company's financial business in Pakistan.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financing Planning and Execution

• Based on the company's overall strategy, formulate financing strategies and capital operation plans for the Pakistan market
• Lead the liaison and cooperation with banks, investment institutions, funds, family offices, etc., and promote the establishment and optimization of diversified financing channels
  
  

Senior Business Development and Relationship Maintenance

• Act as the company's senior representative in the Pakistani financial market
• Be responsible for high-level communication and relationship maintenance with local and international financial institutions, investors, and regulatory agencies
• Enhance the company's financial influence and brand awareness in the region
  
  

Capital Cooperation Negotiation and Implementation

• Lead cooperation negotiations with financial institutions and investors
• Handle key aspects such as term design, structure building, and agreement signing
• Ensure high-quality implementation and continuous optimization of cooperative projects
  
  

Market Insights and Strategy Output

• Gain in-depth understanding of Pakistani and regional financial policies, market dynamics, and capital flows
• Propose forward-looking financing suggestions and innovative cooperation models aligned with business development
• Support the company's strategic decision-making
  
  

Local Resource Integration and Team Empowerment

• Leverage local resources and networks to integrate key resources such as banks, investment institutions, and family offices
• Empower the company's localized financing capabilities
• Enhance the team's professionalism and execution in the capital sector
  
  

External Representation and Brand Building

• Serve as the company's key external representative in the Pakistani market
• Attend high-level conferences, industry forums, and government and regulatory engagements
• Convey the company's value and enhance its reputation and influence within the regional financial community
  
  

Required Qualifications & Experience

Educational Background

• Bachelor’s degree or above, preferably in Finance, Economics, Management, or related fields
• MBA or overseas study background is a plus
  
  

Work Experience

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in financial institutions, investment institutions, or corporate financing
• At least 2+ years in a senior management position in the Pakistani market
• Extensive experience working with banks, investment institutions, funds, and family offices
  
  

Industry Understanding

• Proficient in the Pakistani and regional financial market environment, financing tools, and regulatory policies
• Practical experience in cross-border capital operations, structured financing, and project financing
  
  

Resources and Network

• Strong high-level connections with local Pakistani banks, investment institutions, private equity funds, and family offices
• Ability to rapidly implement capital-related collaborations
  
  

Strategic Thinking and Business Acumen

• Strong strategic perspective with the ability to design and drive capital strategies aligned with overall business goals
• Demonstrates strong business acumen and innovative thinking
  
  

Communication and Influence

• Excellent high-level communication and negotiation skills
• Strong external representation capability with the ability to build trust and influence in complex environments
  
  

Self-Motivation and Resilience

• High level of self-motivation and execution capability
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
• Comfortable with frequent external communication and networking
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Festival bonuses and mobile/internet allowance
• Career development opportunities within a multinational fintech company
• Exposure to complex legal matters in a high-growth environment
  
  

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